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Learn from the top athletes, coaches, and influencers in strength! Each week, the BarBend Podcast brings together some of the world's biggest strength names across weightlifting, powerlifting, CrossFit, strongman, and more. BarBend Editor and Co-Founder David Thomas Tao sits down with the strength community's smartest and strongest minds to with a focus on their learnings through training, competition, and coaching. We dive deep on their journeys and where strength training has taken them. World record holders share their competition secrets. Coaches give their most underrated tips. And top thinkers and researchers from the realm of strength science go deep on their most promising findings. This podcast is the perfect companion for experts and beginners alike, covering a wide range of topics to keep listeners up to date on the world of strength.

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How to Build Muscle with Kettlebells (w/Joe Daniels)

2024/01/10

Today I'm speaking with Joe Daniels, better known as Swing This Kettlebell on social media. Joe has a varied athletic background, but in recent years he's focused on kettlebell training across a variety of methods. We dive into his experience and bust some myths are kettlebells, hypertrophy, and functional training.

Balancing Life As an Athlete and Coach (w/Zachary Huse)

2023/11/01

Today I'm talking to weightlifter and coach Zachary Huse. Zack is in an interesting position: he's an active weightlifter in the superheavyweight category, and he's also a coach with an increasingly accomplished roster of athletes. Is it possible to excel at both points in your weightlifting career? How does he balance coaching at competitions while often competing on the same platform (albeit after most of his athletes)? And what are the most exciting developments in USA Weightlifting competition? There are lessons here for all strength athletes, and I hope you enjoy!

BarBend Classic: Should CrossFitters Switch to Strongman? (w/Hanna Coldiron)

2023/10/24

Here's one from the archives (we're back with new episodes next week!). Today we're wrapping up our mini-series with elite strongwoman athletes. Hanna Coldiron is the 2021 world's 7th strongest woman under 64kg, and she's looking to better that result later in 2022. Hanna wears a lot of hats: athlete and contest promoter, in addition to working a full time job outside of strength athletics. She also got her start in CrossFit (a bit like multi-time World's Strongest Man competitor Rob Kearney), and hearing her take on transitioning sports was eye-opening. If you've ever wanted to hear from a top strongman competitor in the lighter bodyweight categories — or are considering getting involved in the sport yourself — this is a great episode to listen to all the way through!

From Gymnastics to Kettlebells to Weightlifting (with Rebecca Rouse)

2023/10/13

Today we have a first of its kind episode in BarBend Podcast history, because it's the first time we've ever had both members of a married couple on the show! We're talking to weightlifter, kettlebell specialist, and trainer Rebecca Rouse. Her husband — Joel Del Rosario — appeared on the podcast about two years ago! I sat down with Rebecca to talk about training in kettlebells and building a following there, making the transition to weightlifting, and tips for finding new coaches and training centers when you travel around or move frequently. Listen to our episode with Joel here.

Secrets of Giants (with Alyssa Ages)

2023/10/03

Today I'm talking to author Alyssa Ages, who recently released a book called Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. She's also a strength athlete herself, and in this book, she spoke with dozens of people around the strength community: lifters, writers, journalists, even organizers, etc. It's a look into how strength impacts our lives and how it can push us past our barriers in all aspects of society. And here's the fun part: I'm actually quoted a couple times in the book! This is the exact sort of book and journey listeners of this podcast will love.

BarBend Classic: How Mini-Cuts Unlock Muscle-Building

2023/09/19

Here's one from our archives; we'll be back with new episodes next week! Today I’m talking to trainer, writer, and podcast Tom MacCormick. A writer for sites like Breaking Muscle and BarBend — but hey, I’m biased — Tom is a veteran of the strength and conditioning industry. But one thing he’s best known for online is helping people harness the power of mini cuts — targeted, specific periods of concentrated fat loss — that Tom says can actually help long-term muscle-building and strength goals. Tom joins us to explain how mini-cuts can be adapted to almost any training environment, along with tips on how to balance nutritional parameters with in-gym progress.

From Walking with a Cane to Powerlifting Competitions (with Angelo Poli)

2023/09/13

Today we have one that really spans the spectrum from fitness to nutrition. I'm talking to Angelo Poli, who is the founder of a company called MetPro. The first part of the podcast talks about Angelo's personal story. He overcame a significant injury that had him walking with a can for the better part of a decade. And through that recovery, he ended up competing in powerlifting and doesn't need to walk with a cane anymore. Everyone's recovery path is different, but Angelo's especially was interesting to me. Angelo is also the founder of MetPro, which by the way sponsored this podcast. You can find more at MetPro, and we of course talk about that: Why metabolic nutrition needs to be tailored for individuals.

From Rookie to 5th Fittest Woman on Earth (with Alex Gazan)

2023/08/29

Today I'm talking to CrossFit Games athlete Alex Gazan. She's the fifth Fittest Woman on Earth, and still in her early 20s, she made her rookie debut at the CrossFit Games. She improved massively in 2023, and we talk about what it took to get to that next level. I do want to point out that we recorded this episodes while she was still in final prep, so before this year's CrossFit Games, so it's a good look at her mindset and training approach leading up to the season's biggest competition. We also talk about her lacrosse career and how Alex went viral for a 270 pound bench press.

How to Understand the Weightlifter's Mindset (with Dr. A'Naja Newsome)

2023/08/23

Dr. A'Naja Newsome, PhD is an educator, weightlifter, and weightlifting coach, and she has studied athlete psychology both inside and outside the gym. In this episode, we talk about weightlifting in particular: What are the factors that influence performance from within the athlete, and which external factors impact what and how they lift? Which questions are most coaches NOT asking that they should be? And when do normal strategies for contest preparation and peaking simply fall short? We do a deep dive that's useful for all strength athletes hoping to reach that next level of performance and strength.

The True Fitness OG (with Bobby Maximus)

2023/08/15

Today I'm talking to Bobby Maximus, and it's a fitness dream of mine. If you've never heard of Bobby, you should know he was one of the original fitness influencers online. He's a former professional fighter and appeared on The Ultimate Fighter twice with more than a decade in between those stints, and we talk about those appearances in this episode. He's a consultant to militaries and pro athletes. You name it, this guy has done it. We talk about his insane career, why he works out three times a day, and we also bust some pros and cons of that approach and fitness in general.

BarBend Classic: Ice-T on His Lifetime of Fitness

2023/07/31

This is probably our FAVORITE episode from the archives! Today I’m talking to legendary rapper, songwriter, and actor Ice-T. Since his origins in the underground rap scene of the 1980s to his long-term stint on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ice-T has been a cultural force in America for as long as many of us have been alive. But one thing a lot of people might not know is his passion for fitness. In his youth, Ice-T was a competitive gymnast and fan of physical culture, and now in his 60s, he’s exercising often twice per day.

Why Most Gyms Fail (w/ Zachary Bartell)

2023/07/25

Today I'm talking to Zachary Bartell, who's not only a competitive powerlifter and coach, but also a gym owner. We don't often talk business on this podcast, but today, we're diving into the ins, outs, ups, and downs of gym ownership. Zachary founded and grew SoCal Powerlifting, but where were the speed bumps along the way? How does one maintain and foster community as a gym grows? And why do most gyms fail? It's valuable insight into a side of the fitness world most of us never really glimpse.

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186 reviews

★★★★★

BP Writer 2024/01/16

Consistently a quality podcast

The host and the content are excellent. Really enjoyed your conversation with Alyssa Ages, author of Secrets of Giants. What really resonated with me ...

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beefforkate 2022/08/06

Informative and entertaining

Barbend podcast is my go-to podcast every morning. They have amazing interviews with a variety of topics all involving sports and health and wellness....

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babajajaa 2021/04/08

Love the content!

The guests are so knowledgeable and the content is top notch, you’re gonna have to binge listen to this show! @TitanFuelsupplements

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Stacey Shapiro 2020/10/09

Awesome informative podcast!

David Tao host of the BarBend podcast, highlights all aspects of _ and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful a...

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MayerMcCheese 2021/03/01

Oof

Giving a bigot like Alyssa a platform is unforgivable. Yikes.

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WoaAv8tr 2020/07/20

Informative and easy to listen to

This and Ben Bergeron’s “Chasing Excellence” are my go to, can’t miss podcasts. I’ve been going back and listening to BarBend and just caught Dr Jord...

★★★★★

Jen.Szigeti 2020/06/29

AWESOME SHOW!

I am loving the BarBend Podcast!! The host David Thomas jam packs every episode with tons of awesome information, guests, interviews, content, and mor...

★★★★★

paramedic182 2020/04/13

Great Work

This podcast is always just the right length, just the right amount of info, and always interesting. I have been listening at work, in the car, etc, a...

★★★★★

Drewvh312 2020/04/06

Amazing podcast

Love the podcast, every single episode has been amazing! Enjoy hearing what Jake Boly has to say and admire everyone that BarBend brings on to speak! ...

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jake ardron 2020/03/28

Favorite podcast

Love everything you’re doing! Especially all the strongman guests! Loved the interview with kalle beck and Brian Alshrue!

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